Views on the US Constitution

[.Shane.]

Good point. Lincon seized power because he had to, and actually ended up shrinking the federal government by making it illegal to hold a person in bondage, which, if enforced by the government, is much more controlling than, say, an income tax (Which was repealed atfer the Civil War).

What do you mean by "seized power"? He was lawfully elected. He did, due to war-time necessity as has happened in WWI and WWII suspend some civil liberties in certain areas (most notably in Maryland, for if Maryland had joined the Confederacy, the national capital would've been behind enemy lines.).

As for the income tax, I'm 90% sure it wasn't repealed, but found unconstitutional.

 

[aussieboy]

What do you mean by "seized power"? He was lawfully elected. He did, due to war-time necessity as has happened in WWI and WWII suspend some civil liberties in certain areas (most notably in Maryland, for if Maryland had joined the Confederacy, the national capital would've been behind enemy lines.).

As for the income tax, I'm 90% sure it wasn't repealed, but found unconstitutional.

He assumed emergency powers, and to many at that time, it smelled like a seizure of power a la Palpatine.

 

[classical_hero]

The 2nd Amendment is the only other part I tend to disagree with, and it isn't inherently bad, just often misinterpreted.

I agree. This amendment is a relic of the War of independance and should go.

 

[aussieboy]

I agree. This amendment is a relic of the War of independance and should go.

I think it's just fine, though it needs to be within reason. (Background checks that are available for authorities for at least a year, for example.)